Natural Long Weekends (4)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
Weekend Period: Feb 22 - Feb 24

Independence Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 18 - Apr 20

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Victory Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 21 - Jun 23

Victory Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Second Day of Christmas

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
Weekend Period: Dec 26 - Dec 28

Second Day of Christmas falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

New Year's Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 30, Tuesday, Dec 31
Total Break: Dec 28 - Jan 1

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with New Year's Day

May Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 2
Total Break: May 1 - May 4

Take Friday off to bridge May Day for a 4-day weekend

Midsummer Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 23
Total Break: Jun 21 - Jun 24

Take Monday off to bridge Midsummer Day for a 4-day weekend

Independence Restoration Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 18, Tuesday, Aug 19
Total Break: Aug 16 - Aug 20

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Independence Restoration Day

Christmas Eve

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 22, Tuesday, Dec 23
Total Break: Dec 20 - Dec 24

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 26
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 28

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas Day for a 4-day weekend

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.